Bembix dentilabris
Handlirsch, 1893
Bembix dentilabris is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae, described by Handlirsch in 1893. Like other members of the Bembix, it is a solitary that excavates burrows in sandy substrates. The species occurs in North America and Middle America. As with , females provision nests with paralyzed flies to feed their developing larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembix dentilabris: /ˈbɛmbɪks dɛnˈtɪlæbrɪs/
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Habitat
Sandy environments including dunes, beaches, and sand prairies with loose, deep sand suitable for burrow excavation.
Distribution
North America and Middle America.